Recovering from surgery?
Surgery is often a necessary intervention to address a wide range of health conditions, injuries, and musculoskeletal issues. The role of physiotherapy in both the pre-operative and post-operative phases is invaluable in optimising outcomes, promoting faster recovery, and enhancing overall well-being.
Common surgeries we support
Appointments with Physiotherapy Scotland
At Physiotherapy Scotland, we offer specialised pre- and post-surgery support to enhance your surgical experience and facilitate a successful recovery process. Our dedicated team of physiotherapists is committed to providing comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, and ongoing guidance to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients.
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Comprehensive Assessment
We conduct thorough assessments to understand your condition and create a tailored treatment plan.
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Evidence Based Treatments
Our treatments are based on the latest research and best practices in physiotherapy.
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Home Exercise Programme
We provide you with detailed exercise programmes to continue your rehabilitation at home.
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Educations & Empowerment
We empower you to take control of your health by educating you on self-care practices.
Pre & Post Surgery Exercises and Advice
Hip Resurfacing Surgical Management
A patient guide to hip resurfacing surgical managementSanjeev Patil (Orthopaedic Hip Specialist)Frank Gilroy (Senior Physiotherapist)Joanne Dalglish (Student Physiotherapist)Kevin Watson (Head of strength & conditioning at GSS)ContentsAnatomy of the hipInformation on hip resurfacingWhy might you need hip resurfacing?Eligibility for hip resurfacing surgeryAbout the surgerySurgical techniquesPossible advantages of hip resurfacingPost-surgery infoWhat to expect after the surgery?RehabilitationPre-operative rehabilitationImmediate…
Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehabilitation
Patient’s guide to Achilles tendon rupture rehabilitation Emma Burns- MSc PhysiotherapistFrank Gilroy – Consultant Physiotherapist MSc MCSPRobert Carter- Foot and Ankle Specialist Contents What is the Achilles tendon? How do you injure your tendon? …
Total Hip Replacement Physiotherapy Guide
A patient guide to physiotherapy for total hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) surgery Mr Sanjeev Patil- Orthopaedic Hip Specialist Frank Gilroy- Senior Physiotherapist Megan Thea Ross Browne- Student Physiotherapist Contents Hip anatomy Movements of the hip Why you may…
Hip Arthroplasty
Total Hip Arthropasty Total hip arthroplasty has had consistently high success rates and high levels of patient satisfaction over the past few decades. The procedure is recognised in the medical field as the foremost quality of life improving operation. Introduced by John Charnley in the 1960s the procedure has steadily evolved with the longevity of…
Hip Impingement Surgical Management
Hip Impingement Surgical Management Mr Sanjeev Patil Frank Gilroy Miss Louise Duncan What is it? Femoroacetabular impingement or FAI is a condition where there is unwanted contact between abnormally shaped parts of the head of the thigh bone and socket. Basically, the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) glide abnormally creating damage to the hip…
Hydrotherapy programme
Hydrotherapy programme Aerobic Exercises Aqua Jogging Wearing an Aqua belt start with a light jog around the pool to warm-up. Do two laps clockwise around the pool followed by two laps anti-clockwise. Increasing difficulty: running with hands out of the water, Back straight and tall or increase the speed of the running. Kicking with a…
Shoulder pendular exercises
Shoulder pendular exercises Author: Andrew Brooksbank Exercise 1 Lean over and let your arm hang and swing forwards and back, do 20 times and repeat exercises 4 times per day. Exercise 2 Lean over and let your arm hang and swing side to side, do 20 times and repeat exercises 4 times per day. Exercise…
Post knee replacement surgery rehabilitation
A patient’s guide to rehabilitation post knee replacement surgery Colin Walker Orthopaedic Knee Specialist Frank Gilroy BSc MSCP Georgia Bouffard Student Physiotherapist Anatomy of the knee The knee is the largest joint in the body. It must be strong to support your body weight and flexible to allow bending and twisting movements. It joins the…
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow This is a condition that is very common and causes pain in the outside portion of the elbow. It is also known as lateral epicondylitis, this name implies that it is inflammatory condition, but the actual pathology is a tendinosis of the insertion of Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon on the lateral…
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Written by A. BrooksbankNovember 2011 Background The condition is characterised by severe pain and loss of movement in the shoulder. It can be either primary (known as idiopathic) where the onset of symptoms is spontaneous or secondary where the condition follows a specific traumatic event, such as a tendon injury or after fracture.…
Ankle Replacement Surgery
Ankle Replacement Surgery Ankle replacement is now a viable option for many patients with ankle arthritis and this surgery is now available in Glasgow. Mr. Senthil kumar, our foot & ankle surgeon has undergone specialist training in this procedure and to date has carried out nearly 100 ankle replacements. Although ankle replacement surgery has been practised…
Ankle Anthroscopy
Ankle Arthroscopy 11th January 2009 Arthroscopy or key hole surgery involves the use of fibre optic cameras and very small surgical tools. In many cases this can be carried out as day case surgery. As part of the procedure, the joint is distracted (separated) to allow for full access to the whole of the joint…
How can we help you?
Explore our directory of appointment information, exercises and self-help methods tailored for common injuries, pains and complaints: